The Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego County is the professional labor organization representing more than 2,500 sworn deputies of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. For over 60 years, the DSA has been "The Strength Behind the Badge" supporting San Diego County Deputies, their families, and their communities.

Updates

Ballot Results

DSA members vote to remain in PORAC; vote against the creation of a Political Issues Committee.


Support Breast Cancer Awareness in October

Pink Patch Project patches now available


The San Diego Sheriff's Department will once again join law enforcement agencies throughout California in supporting the Pink Patch Project. Commemorative patches are available beginning in August at the DSA Store in Poway, starting at just $10.


PORAC/PIC Ballots Mailed

The DSA has mailed ballots out to members. Please vote, sign & return your ballot by Friday, August 9.


Upcoming Events

General Member Meeting

Thursday, May 8, 2025

The DSA Board meets on the second Thursday of the month, following the board meeting the board continues at the member meeting. All members are encouraged to attend.


Board Meeting

Thursday, May 22, 2025

This Board Meeting takes place on the fourth Thursday of every month.


Memorial Day

Closed

Monday, May 26, 2025

DSA Office and Store Closed


General Member Meeting

Thursday, June 12, 2025

The DSA Board meets on the second Thursday of the month, following the board meeting the board continues at the member meeting. All members are encouraged to attend.



October 2018

SILVER STAR

The Silver Star is the official monthly magazine of the DSASD. Read our latest issue or check out our back issues.

Dave Leonhardi

DSA President David Leonhardi

David Leonhardi serves as Full Release President of the association. He has served as a deputy for 11 years and has been on the board since 2014. Read his latest President's Report.

Foundation

Deputy Sheriff's Foundation

The San Diego County Deputy Sheriff's Foundation serves as the charitable arm of the DSA, providing relief and support to San Diego County Deputy Sheriffs and the communities they serve.

Your Association: The Strength Behind the Badge

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Supporting Deputy Sheriffs

Since 1954, the DSA has been "The Strength Behind the Badge"® supporting San Diego Deputies and their families.

Community Service

The DSA is dedicated to the communities our deputies live and work in. Tne association and foundation bring together law enforcement and residents, while promoting healthy living in safe communities.

Political Leader

The DSA works tirelessly with local and national politicians on laws that ensure our streets are safe, to protect our deputies and the residents they serve.

Professional Labor Organization

As the labor orginazation for the San Diego Sheriff's Department, the DSA works the County and the Department to provide the best benefits available to our members.

Are you a DSA Member?

The member's only section offers the latest information to our members.